This
allows internet bidders to compete online against other online bidders
and absentee bids. New user's will fill out an online bidder registration
form and respond to an email verification. The log in screen will be
available approximately 1/2 hour before the auction starts. You may also
log in or register while the auction is in progress. Problems?
425-776-6716
About online absentee sealed bids
Online absentee bids may be placed until the real time auction begins. After the auction starts, you may place absentee bids by phone/in person up until the lot is "on the block". Sealed bids are kept secret from other bidders. Registration
is not required for online absentee bidding. Remember the name and pass
phrase you use as it can be used to delete or revise previous left
bids.
Do I need to register?
Registration is not required for preview or placement of absentee sealed bids.
Registration is required to bid live real time as the lots are on the block on Saturday
WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE NOTE YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE. Select a code that you will remember such as the last 4 digits of a phone number. The code is not retrievable.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM BOX IF YOU DON'T SEE A RESPONSE TO YOUR REGISTRATION
online bidding tips
Don't spend to much time on your decision to bid as the auction moves at a fast pace...Due to intrinsic delays in the Internet, the lot may close before your bid is accepted.... Auctions move at a fast pace.
Our system operator can see your bid within milliseconds. We suggest that you place a few bids while the price is rising on items you desire. This gives our clerk a "notification of interest"
To leave the auction page we recommend using the log out button located at the bottom of the page
If you get bumped off the site you may log back in with your email and pass code
too many mouse clicks could cause a delay in your bids
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A buyer's premium of 19% will be added to the "hammer price" of each lot. A buyer's premium is taxable
Successful bidders should make full payment and pick up item(s) within 48 hours following the auction unless shipping arrangements have been made. Lots not claimed by 6:00 pm by the third day following the auction will have a 5% handling surcharge added to the buyer's premium as described in item one above. At the discretion of Sunset Auction, Items unclaimed may be resold at a future auction at the full commission. Bidders may realize a gain or loss on sale. Lack of payment may also result in the removal of bidding privileges and removal of access to on line bidding pages.
All items are sold "AS IS WHERE IS"......ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Bidders are responsible for previewing merchandise before bidding. Contact a Sunset Auction professional to inquire about physical condition of merchandise. (425-776-6716)
The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any unreasonable bid and has the option to sell or not to sell on one bid only - auctions are defined as sale by competitive bidding.
Auctioneer reserves the right to re-open the bidding if she/he determines that a bid(by whatever means offered) was in place as the "hammer was falling"
Auctioneer reserves the right to: consolidate or split lots, without notice, to withdraw lots prior to sale of said lot(s).
All descriptions and counts are believed to be correct. However, Sunset Auction will not be responsible for errors in nomenclature or count. Bidders are responsible for previewing items before bidding.
Sales tax must be paid on all taxable items. Dealers who purchase for resale must file their resale permit numbers. The Buyer's premium is taxable.
We accept cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover Card, American Express, wire transfer and paypal.
We offer this service as a convenience to our customers. Sunset Auction will not be held responsible for errors, failure to execute bids, or Internet delays. All bids accepted will be executed subject to our conditions of sale and information for bidders as published on the "buying" tab at the top of this page
online bidding tip
When bidding on our live auction platform, you might want to login on our vertical or horizontal scroll screen. With his option, you can scroll through the upcoming lots to see whats next on the block. You may also click them to view additional thumbnail photos of each lot the links look like this:
